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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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