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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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