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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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