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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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