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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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