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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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