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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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