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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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