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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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