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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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