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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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