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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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