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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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