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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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