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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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