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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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