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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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