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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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