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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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