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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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