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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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