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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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