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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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