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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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