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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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