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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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