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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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