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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important 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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