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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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