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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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