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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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