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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning enable students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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