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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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