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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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