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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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