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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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