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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources