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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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