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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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