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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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