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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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