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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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