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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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