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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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