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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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