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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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