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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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