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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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