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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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