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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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