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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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