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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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