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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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