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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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