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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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