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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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