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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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