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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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