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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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