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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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