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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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