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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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