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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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