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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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