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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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