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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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