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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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