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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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