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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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