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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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