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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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