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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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