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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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