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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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