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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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