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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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