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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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