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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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