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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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