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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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