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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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