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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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