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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies 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 in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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