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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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