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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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