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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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