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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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