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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major 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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