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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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