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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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