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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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