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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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