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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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