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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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