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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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