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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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