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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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