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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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