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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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