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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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