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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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