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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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