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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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