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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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