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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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