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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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