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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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