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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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