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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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