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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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