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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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