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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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