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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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