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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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