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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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