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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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