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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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