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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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