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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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