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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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