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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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