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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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