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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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