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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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