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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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