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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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