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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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