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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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