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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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