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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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