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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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