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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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