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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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