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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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