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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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