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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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