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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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