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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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