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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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