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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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