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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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