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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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