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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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