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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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