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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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