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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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