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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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