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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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