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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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