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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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