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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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