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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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