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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key 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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