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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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