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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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