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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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