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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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