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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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