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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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