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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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