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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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