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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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