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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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