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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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