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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major 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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