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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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