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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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