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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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