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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting 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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