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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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