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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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