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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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