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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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