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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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