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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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