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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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