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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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