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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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