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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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