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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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