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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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