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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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