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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers 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 massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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