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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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