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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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