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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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