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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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