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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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