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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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