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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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