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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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