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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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