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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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