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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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