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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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