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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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