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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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