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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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