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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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