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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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