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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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