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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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