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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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