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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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