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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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