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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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