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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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