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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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