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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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