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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major 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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