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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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