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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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