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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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