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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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