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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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