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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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