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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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