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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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