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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different 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 organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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