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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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