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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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