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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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