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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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