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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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