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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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