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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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