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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores 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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