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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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