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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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