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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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