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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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