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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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