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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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