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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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