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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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