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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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