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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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