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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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