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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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