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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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