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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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