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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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