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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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