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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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