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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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