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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key 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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