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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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