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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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