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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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