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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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