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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 (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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