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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major 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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