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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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