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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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