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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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