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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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