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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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