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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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