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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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