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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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