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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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