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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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