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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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