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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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