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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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