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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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