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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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