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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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