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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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