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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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