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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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