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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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