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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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