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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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