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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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