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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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