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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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