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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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