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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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