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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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