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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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