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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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