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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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