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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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