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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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