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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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