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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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