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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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