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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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