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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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