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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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