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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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