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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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