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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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