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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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