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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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