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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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