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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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