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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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