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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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