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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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