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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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