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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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