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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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