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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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