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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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