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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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