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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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