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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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