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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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