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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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