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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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