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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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