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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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