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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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