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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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