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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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