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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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