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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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