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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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