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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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