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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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