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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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