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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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