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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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