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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning enable humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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