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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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