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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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