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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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