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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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