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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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