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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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