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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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