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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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