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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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