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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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