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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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