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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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