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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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