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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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