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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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