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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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