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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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