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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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