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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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