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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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