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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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