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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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