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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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