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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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