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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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