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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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