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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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