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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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