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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants 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 MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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