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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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