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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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