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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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