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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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