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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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