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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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