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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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