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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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