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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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