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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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