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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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