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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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