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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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