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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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