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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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