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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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