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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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