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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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