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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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