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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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