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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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