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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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