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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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