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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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