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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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