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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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