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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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