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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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