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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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