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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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