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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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