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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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