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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses 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 (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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