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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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