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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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