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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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