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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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