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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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