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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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