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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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