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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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