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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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