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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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