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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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