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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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