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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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