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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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