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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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