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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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