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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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