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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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