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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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