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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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