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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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