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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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