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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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