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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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