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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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