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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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