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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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