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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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