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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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