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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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