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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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