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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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