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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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