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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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