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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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