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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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