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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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