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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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