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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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