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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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