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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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