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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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