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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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