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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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