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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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