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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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