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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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