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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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