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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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