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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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