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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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