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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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