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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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