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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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