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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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