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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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