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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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