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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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