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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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