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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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