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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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