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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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