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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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