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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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