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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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