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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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