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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the 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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