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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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