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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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