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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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