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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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