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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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