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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education