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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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