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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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