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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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