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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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