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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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