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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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