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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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