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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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