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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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