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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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