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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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