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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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