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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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