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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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