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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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