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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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