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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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