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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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