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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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