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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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