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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses 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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