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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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