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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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