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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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