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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. 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 massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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