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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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