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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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