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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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