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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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