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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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