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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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