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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses