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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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