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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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