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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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