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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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