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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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