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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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