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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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