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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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