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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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