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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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