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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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