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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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