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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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