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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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