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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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