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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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