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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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