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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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