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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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